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Max Term Podcast
James Finch & Kyle Stich of AFP Analytics discuss player contracts, team building, salary cap management, and the general business and analytics of hockey and other sports. Kyle brings 10 years of experience working with hockey players and agents as a tax and analytic consultant. While James brings industry leading expertise in hockey contract projections and team salary cap management. Together they will provide unique insight to listeners hoping to learn more about how contracts are…
Episodes
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Analysis of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline
In the latest episode, James and Kyle run through all the trades from March 1st until the end of the NHL trade deadline. How did Carolina do with the Mikko…
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NHL Trade Deadline Top Trade Targets (James' Version)
In the latest episode, Kyle takes you through his top trade targets leading up to the 2025 NHL trade deadline. James and Kyle provide potential team fits and…
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NHL Trade Deadline Top Trade Targets (Kyle's Version)
In the latest episode, Kyle takes you through his top trade targets leading up to the 2025 NHL trade deadline. James and Kyle provide potential team fits and…
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Top Trade Targets at 4 Nations Break
In the latest episode, James and Kyle look at Frank Seravalli's current trade board and discuss if they those players on the move, what the price might be, and…
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Revisiting Preseason
James and Kyle revisit how wrong they were with their preseason predictions, with a look around how things are playing out in the NHL. They also take a look…
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NHL CBA Changes That Make Sense
In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss potential changes to the CBA: How OT can be improved Offside/Goalie Interference Reviews 3-2-1 Point System…
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Max Stat & MidSeason Contract Projections
James and Kyle are back to introduce two new exciting projects: 1) AFP Analytic midseason contract projections are live and they take you through an overview…
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Where Does Blame Fall with the Buffalo Sabres
In the latest episode, James & Kyle unpack the Buffalo Sabres' issues yet again amidst their 11 game winless streak. Where does blame fall? On Players?…
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Which NHL Teams Need to Go Christmas Shopping
In the latest episode, James & Kyle discuss which NHL teams would be smart to go Christmas shopping and what should be on each list. They also identify teams…
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Bouncing around Current NHL topics
In the latest episode, James and Kyle hit on some "current events" - starting with the Blackhawks coaching change, talking about teams with the most smoke…
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Early Look at 2025 Rental Market & UFA Class
In the latest episode, James and Kyle give a preview of the top names available in the 2025 UFA and discuss which players might be the best rentals available…
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Reactions to the First Month of the 2024 NHL Season
James and Kyle are back together to give a rundown of their thoughts on the first month of the 2024 NHL season. Which teams' starts are sustainable? Who might…
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Snapshot: Shea Theodore, Alexis Lafreniere, Jake McCabe
In the latest snapshot edition, Kyle takes you through analysis on Shea Theodore's, Alexis Lafreniere's, and Jake McCabe's recent contract signings. Kyle…
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Snapshot: Recent Goalie Contracts
In a snapshot episode, James discusses the recent goalie contracts vs the AFP projections, the overall goalie market, and whether or not there has been a…
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Exactly How the 2024 NHL Season Will Play Out
James and Kyle wrap up their season preview by telling everyone exactly how the 2024-2025 NHL season will play out. Who makes the playoffs? Who lifts the cup?…
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NHL 2024 Season Preview - Pacific Division
James and Kyle wrap up their season previews with the Pacific Division. Are the Oilers clearly the best team in the division? Maybe even the league? Can San…
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MaxTerm Short: On Lehner, Columbus Cap Situation, & Swayman
James and Kyle discuss some of the recent salary cap news in the NHL. Is there anything fishy about Lehner's contract ending with Vegas? They explain how…
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NHL 2024 Season Preview - Central Division
James and Kyle continue their 2024-2025 NHL season preview with a rundown of the Central division. Which teams are destined to beat their preseason point…
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NHL 2024 Season Preview - Atlantic Division
Before getting into the season preview, James and Kyle discuss the Crosby, Krebs, Raymond, Seider, Harley, and Lindell contracts. They then continue their…
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NHL 2024 Season Preview - Metro Division
With the 2024-2025 NHL season fast approaching, James and Kyle begin their division by division season previews with the Metro Division. They discuss…
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On Gaudreau Tragedy, Draisaitil, Jarvis, and Contract Projections
In an episode that gets cut short due to some tech issues, James and Kyle discuss the John and Matthew Gaudreau tragedy, the Draisaitil and Jarvis contracts…
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Ranking the NHL Front Offices
Using Dom Luszczyszyn's front office rankings from The Athletic, James and Kyle discuss their thoughts on the quality of every front office. Who was ranked too…
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St. Louis Offer Sheets and Deep Dive on NY Rangers
James and Kyle discuss the dual-offer sheet strategy deployed by the St. Louis Blues. Was it worth it? Will either be successful? The main focus is on whether…
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Offseason Deep Dive - Buffalo Sabres
In the latest episode, James and Kyle take a look at whether the Buffalo Sabres have done enough to break their historical playoff drought. Should they acquire…
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Discussion of Recent NHL Happenings
In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss the recent news in the NHL. Kyle gives his thoughts on the John Tavares tax situation before they get into recent…
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Which NHL Teams Still Have Work to Do?
James and Kyle continue their offseason recap by discussing the remaining needs of many of the NHL teams. How can contenders like the Rangers and Colorado use…
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2024 NHL UFA Recap
James and Kyle finally are able to provide a rundown of their thoughts on NHL UFA. What contracts stood out for the wrong reasons? Which teams were the biggest…
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Snapshot: 24 Hours to NHL UFA
In the latest Snapshot edition, Kyle gives a quick recap of news and a look forward to NHL UFA. He also sheds a little light on the Chris Tanev situation and…
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Snapshot: Draft Week News Recap
In this snapshot episode, James goes over some of the different signings, trades, and rumors from draft week as we get ready for the 1st round tonight!
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Buffalo Sabres Offseason Outlook
James and Kyle take a deep dive on the offseason ahead for the Buffalo Sabres while discussing some of the general NHL landscape. What 3rd line centers could…
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Snapshot: Markstrom, Dubios Trades
in this snapshot, Kyle provides quick analysis on the trade of Jacob Markstrom to New Jersey and the blockbuster PL Dubois for Darcy Kuemper trade. In his…
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CapFriendly Thoughts & NHL Business Mechanics
James and Kyle discuss their thoughts on CapFriendly's purchase by the Washington Capitals. Why it was done? What is the impact on fans, agents, and other…
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2024 Offseason Plans - Vancouver, Carolina, Nashville
James and Kyle take a deep dive into the offseason ahead for Vancouver, Carolina, and Nashville. Why does Vancouver have to be cautious in their…
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2024 NHL Contract Projections - Top RFAs
In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss AFP Analytics' RFA contract projections for the top forwards, defensemen, and goalie. The address why many…
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2024 NHL Contract Projections - Top UFAs
AFPAnalytics' contract projections are now live! In the latest Max Term Episode, James and Kyle dive into a discussion on the top UFA players (or at least…
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NHL 2024 Offseason Potential Trade Targets Part 2
In the 2nd of the trade target episode, James and Kyle go through the remaining half of the teams and discuss who might be available from their rosters. Could…
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NHL 2024 Offseason Potential Trade Targets
AUDIO FIXED! In what turned into a 2 Part Episode, James and Kyle go through half of the teams and discuss who might be available from their rosters. Who could…
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Previewing the 2024 NHL UFA Class
James and Kyle take a look at the projected 2024 NHL UFA class to discuss the players that are likely to be available and what roles teams could potentially…
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Snapshot: Was Lindy Ruff a Good Hire?
In another Max Term Snapshot, Kyle talks through whether or not Sabres' fans should be happy with the Buffalo Sabres hiring Lindy Ruff for a second time or was…
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NHL 2024 Playoffs, Sabres, Utah
In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss the first round playoff matchups. Additionally, they give their thoughts on the Buffalo Sabres' coaching vacancy…
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Snapshot: Jeff Skinner - Buyout vs. Trade, Cap Perspective
In the first snapshot episode, James dives into a conversation we've seen a bit on X: What do the Sabres do (if anything) with Jeff Skinner? IF they decide to…
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How Acquiring Byram Changes the Sabres' Future
At the trade deadline, the Buffalo Sabres made a hockey trade that saw them send out a center for a defenseman. What is the long-term impact of the trade? How…
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Would NHL Teams Still Make Their Deadline Trades?
James and Kyle discuss how well players who have been moved leading up to the trade deadline have fit with their new team. Would Vancouver like to hit an undo…
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Why Gustav Forsling's Contract isn't Really a Discount
In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss why the AFP Analytics projection for Gustav Forsling was not as wrong as it might seem. Taxes matter and James…
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Looking at Potential NHL Offseason Trades
In the latest episode, James and Kyle discuss some of the NHL players who were discussed as possible trade deadline candidates but ultimately might be more…
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NHL Trade Deadline Wrap-up
James and Kyle run through a trade deadline recap. Hear their thoughts on most of the trades. They believe Vegas, Colorado, Winnipeg, and Florida did well…
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2024 NHL Trade Deadline Preview
In the latest episode, James & Kyle recap the Chris Tanev trade, discuss the Canucks and Elias Pettersson, with a focus on his contract and give a final…
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Looking at the Carolina Hurricanes Free Agents
With the NHL trade deadline approaching, one of the teams that should be buyers are the Carolina Hurricanes. James and Kyle break down the financial situation…